The production is influenced by the director’s love for Donizetti - as well as his native France - and he points out the strong patriotism in the piece. ‘It’s almost pompous patriotism…it’s a patriotic piece that ends with a salute to France.’

The Royal Opera’s La Fille du régiment runs from 3 – 18 March 2014. General booking opens on 22 October 2013.
The production is staged with generous support from Judith Portrait.